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Gram Stain Microscopic Exam

Utah rates for HCPCS 87205

This laboratory test applies a special dye to a sample and examines it under a microscope to identify the general type of bacteria, fungi, or cells present. It gives quick, preliminary information about a possible infection, often before slower culture results are available.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $71 · 10th–90th $9$1100%10%10th90th$71Professionalmedian $4 · 10th–90th $3$50%10%20%10th90th$4$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$3.89
Typical High
$5.37
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$4.47
Typical High
$11.75
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.04
Median
$2.95
Typical High
$8.32
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$4.90
Typical High
$19.05
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.88
Median
$3.63
Typical High
$3.80
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$3.02
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$5.50
U of Utah Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$6.46
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.38
Median
$2.14
Typical High
$12.02
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1.78
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$6.03